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Loved it Fantastic 1482507706 I laughed I cried I remembered This book is so eloquently written by the author and brought back so many memories Even thoughI am first generation born in America this is so my life A must read for anyone coming to America or having experienced life in an immigrant neighborhood Am retreading this now This is not fiction it really happened 1482507706 Ithaka on the Horizon brought to attention a struggle of the conflicting cultures of almost every Greek American as well as a respectful and honorable response While reading I found myself continually inspired by the amazing family members and surrounding characters as well as Stavros perspective of life and the representation of the Greek Orthodox faith I hope to one day be as brave wise and loving as those in this book In the end I found this book to be an enlightening heart warming lesson on how we all fit in to the line of our own ancestry as well as today s society 1482507706 Stavros was born in Istanbul Turkey and immigrated with his parents to the United States after the anti Greek pogrom of 1955 He grew up in the Yorkville section of Manhattan eventually graduating from Stuyvesant HS and New York University At the age of 19 he embarked upon a twenty two year career in the U. Ithaka on the horizon epub free download S Marine Corps which included service in Indochina and the first Gulf War He was stationed for two years in Athens Greece where he met and married his wife Anna After retiring from the Marine Corps Stavros went back to school and is currently working as a nurse practitioner His love of storytelling and writing finally found expression in his long running blog My Greek Odyssey which is about Greeks and things Greek Ithaka on t Stavros was born in Istanbul Turkey and immigrated with his parents to the United States after the anti Greek pogrom of 1955 He grew up in the Yorkville section of Manhattan eventually graduating from Stuyvesant HS and New York University At the age of 19 he embarked upon a twenty two year career in the U. Ithaka on the horizontal lyrics S Marine Corps which included service in Indochina and the first Gulf War He was stationed for two years in Athens Greece where he met and married his wife Anna After retiring from the Marine Corps Stavros went back to school and is currently working as a nurse practitioner His love of storytelling and writing finally found expression in his long running blog My Greek Odyssey which is about Greeks and things Greek Ithaka on the Horizon is his first book. Ithaka on the horizon pdf read online It is an autobiographical journey through life that speaks to the immigrant experience and is interwoven with the rich tapestry of the last one hundred years of Greek history It is above all a saga about family and how each of us is changed and affected by generations past and present site_link In 1955 a little boy is caught up in the maelstrom that destroys much of the last vestiges of Greek civilization in Turkey Narrowly escaping death at the hands of a vengeful mob he and his family emigrate to the United States where he grows up trying to balance two competing cultures American and Greek both pulling in different directions Accompany him on his voyage through life like Odysseus searching for a mythical Ithaka he returns to forgotten homelands in search of a true self Ithaka on the Horizon is the real life saga of one man s quest for self discovery but it is importantly about family and the people along the way who mold each of us into who we are and who we become This book offers the reader a rare window into the fading past of the Greek immigrant experience portrayed against the backdrop of the tumultuous and tragic last one hundred years of Greek history It relives the past in order to understand and appreciate the struggles of successive generations each passing on its legacy to the next Ithaka on the Horizon A Greek American JourneyXXX I received my copy of this memoir Ithaka on the Horizon a Goodreads Giveaway from Stavropol Nashi on August 13 Thank you so much Mr Nashi for allowing me to read your work I very much look forward to a look into your journey Thank you. What is the poem ithaka about This is an excellent book Through his words you follow Stavro and his family through the last 120 years of the turmoil in Greece Constantinople has been home to many Greeks for thousands of years though it s government changed hands from nation to nation as the wars were won by various victors Stavro s immediate family moved to the United States as Istanbul began pressuring the Greek natives to move leaving behind all they had worked for for generations Over the years various relatives had immigrated to the US and settled for the most part in Maine and the Nashi family did the same but work in the Maine area was non existent in the early 1950 s so Stavro and family moved to the Yorkville section of Manhattan Growing up Greek in a community of Irish German and Hungarian immigrants was not easy but Mr Nashi makes it sound like fun His family were able to embrace all that is America without losing all that was Greek their religion their language their history His story is heart warming and makes me very grateful for all that Stavro Nashi has contributed to the US including 22 years as a Marine And I am very appreciative of my new insight into the history of Greece and all that it has endured all that it has contributed to what we are today 1482507706 I received this through first reads This was a wonderful book It reminded me of when I was a child and would make my Grandparents tell me stories about their early days The scenery was described in such a way that it was easy to visualize Reading this made me feel at home that s the best way I can describe it Nothing pretentious And the bits of history woven in were a nice bonus Would ve given 5 stars but I didn t care for the political bent at the end It soured it a bit for me 1482507706 I was soo fortunate to have won an autographed copy of this book on goodreads Giveaway This is such a beautiful read I laughed I cried and I felt as though I was traveling with Stavros on his Greek American journey The tone was that of chatting with an old friend sharing stories from his life As an avid reader of all types of literature I have to say that this book by far was an all around enjoyable read I couldn t help but be engulfed in this book and all of its characters feeling as though they were a part of my family I d share some of my favorite parts but I don t want to spoil the journey for anyone No description will do it justice People from all walks of life will enjoy this book as it s not just a tale of a Greek American but one of family values and perseverance with much laughter history and emotions in between I highly suggest this read to EVERYONE regardless of your ethnic background Def one of my new favorites 1482507706 This memoir was absolutely delightful I liked so much the way Stavros told the story of himself and his Greek immigrant family even back to when family members lived under the Ottomans in Constantinople or in Greece Born in Constantinople Istanbul Stavros came to the U. Ithaka on the horizontal lyrics S with his family as a young boy after a pogrom against Greeks in 1955 that whole horrendous time was new to me I liked the way the author tied in events of modern Greek history and gave explanations and translations of Greek words or phrases I liked the author s gentle humor The vignettes of various family members made these people come alive for me Outstanding was his photo album after reading about his family Highlights were his recent trip to Greece and Turkey especially the visit of him and his son Niko to Mount Athos the Holy Mountain Later Niko was tonsured as a monastic Stavros admits it was hard for him to reach acceptance of Niko s decision Some of the author s political comments towards the end did make me uneasy His love of and pride in his Greek heritage shines through on every page Scattered throughout Stavros gives us gems of his wisdom and common sense he s learned through his life This is a must read. Ithaka on the horizonm map Many thanks to the author for sending me a copy of this book 1482507706 Ithaka on the Horizon A Greek American Journey was an excellent account of the author s life leading up to and including his life in the United States What I enjoyed most was the way the author presented bits of history into his story It brought many happy memories of my own upbringing being the first generation to Greek immigrant parents and was a nice reminder that we all share some portion of our life s experiences This book is an easy read because of the nice flow of the storytelling by the author When you start reading this book you do not want to put it down a truly enjoyable experience Bravo to the author for writing so well 1482507706